About the Author
Jillian Young
Based in Rhode Island, Jillian Young is AAA Northeast's director of public relations. She regularly appears in local TV, radio and print media to discuss traffic safety, travel, insurance and more.
Articles by Jillian Young
Arctic Outbreak to Bring Frigid Conditions That Can Wreak Havoc on Vehicles
AAA offers guidance drivers should know before hitting the road.
Ample Supply Continues to Drive Down Average Northeast Gas Prices
Weakening demand and sizable inventory builds, typical for deep winter, are sending Northeast pump prices lower.
AAA Offers Tips to Avoid Getting Caught With a Dead Battery This Winter
Cold weather can drain car batteries fast. Regular maintenance and testing can help ensure smooth starts all winter.
Q&A with AAA Northeast’s Car Doctor: January 2026
John Paul, Senior Manager Traffic Safety, is a nationally recognized expert in automotive technology and repair.
Northeast Gas Prices Continue Decline Ahead of New Year
Like Times Square’s famous New Year’s Eve ball, gasoline prices across the Northeast fell as the year ended.
Average Gas Prices Decline Across the Northeast as Inventories Swell
Northeast gasoline prices continue their seasonal slide as inventories climb and demand takes a post-holiday step back.
AAA Survey: Drivers Want Stronger Safeguards Against Dangerous Driving, But Continue to Engage in Bad Behaviors Themselves
A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that, while risky driving behaviors remain widespread, Americans strongly support a range of impaired-driving countermeasures that could significantly reduce fatalities.
AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Set Record
122.4 million Americans are projected to leave town over Christmas and New Year’s.
Don’t Let Your Christmas Tree Fly Off Your Sleigh
AAA research shows that road debris contributes to thousands of U.S. traffic crashes each year.
AAA Northeast Survey: Cost, Road Trip Concerns and Safety Fears Lower EV Interest
Only 4% say they plan to purchase a fully electric vehicle for their next car.
AAA: Nearly 82 Million Americans Projected to Travel Over Thanksgiving
Concerns over recent flight cancellations could mean some air travelers switch to road trips
Northeast Gas Prices Drip Down
Like ice cream on a hot day, the price of a gallon of gas in the Northeast is dribbling down on strong inventories and modest demand.
Pump the Brakes on Vehicle Theft this Summer
July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. AAA Northeast is reminding drivers to take preventative measures against vehicle theft — especially given these types of thefts heat up in the summer.
Gas Prices Across the Northeast Stay Parked
Gasoline prices are unusually flat this summer as fuel inventories swell and demand continues to fall below seasonal expectations.
While Oil Prices Tick Up, Pump Prices Stay Put
Pump prices across the Northeast were little changed over the last week as oil prices ticked up, but domestic gasoline demand fell below expectations.
Northeast Gas Prices Fall as Supplies Increase
Pump prices across much of the Northeast were down for a second straight week as regional supplies of gasoline swell to multiyear highs.
Pump Prices Across the Northeast Stay Put Ahead of July Fourth Holiday
After a tumultuous week for oil and gas markets, Northeast pump prices remained mostly unchanged from the previous week and considerably lower than last year. This was good news for drivers heading into the Fourth of July travel period.
AAA Launches National Effort to Bring Millions of Meals to Local Communities
Partnership with Feeding America® aims to provide meals for children.
Pump Prices Across the Northeast Jump Amid Geopolitical Conflict, Increased Demand
Northeast pump prices surged due to escalating conflict in the Middle East and increased demand during the summer.
Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically Fourth of July Week
Independence Day trips are up 2.4% over last year; road trips and flights are setting new records.
